The Government has confirmed that all Leaving Cert students will be given the option of choosing predicted grades or sitting exams in June this year.  This will allow students to pick and choose between predicted grades or written exams  or both for individual subjects, and secure whichever grade is highest. However, the unions are not happy! For reaction we heard from  Kieran Christie, General Secretary of the ASTI.

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